Tis\u2019 the season to be jolly AND to give back to those in need and that is exactly what two El Paso nonprofit organizations are doing this holiday season!<\/p>\n
Mija, Yes You Can and the Mijo Things Foundation have officially launched Operation Wrap & Play, a community-driven effort benefitting The Miracle League of El Paso and its annual Christmas Drive.<\/p>\n
The Miracle League of El Paso provides children and adults with disabilities the chance to play sports in a safe, accessible, and joy-filled environment.<\/p>\n
Read More: El Paso\u2019s Luminarias by the Lake Returns<\/a><\/p>\n Learn More About Mijo Things\u00a0Foundation<\/p>\n Mijo Things Foundation<\/a> was started by NFL star Will Hernandez and his former UTEP teammates, including co-founder Joshua Ortega and Derek Elmendorff.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cPhilanthropy is one of our key pillars as an organization,\u201d said Mija, Yes You Can officials. \u201cSo every year we team up with another local nonprofit to help their efforts during the holiday season and this year we are excited to have The Mijo Things foundation helping us support the Miracle League of El Paso.\u201d<\/p>\n Courtesy: MYYC\/Al Garcia<\/p>\n Courtesy: MYYC\/Al Garcia<\/p>\n The Mijo Things Foundation’s mission is to give back to their community by mentoring and empowering the next generation. It focuses on reminding kids that their dreams matter and providing them with support systems, opportunities, and the right mindset to become their best selves.\u00a0<\/p>\n The foundation emphasizes values of culture, community, and coraz\u00f3n, with its work encompassing mentorship, guidance, and upliftment for young people.<\/p>\n Read More: Don\u2019t Miss El Paso\u2019s Can\u2019t-Miss Holiday Lights and Santa Events<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n How You Can Show Support For Operation Wrap And Play:<\/p>\n The community has three ways to join the mission:<\/p>\n Volunteer to wrap Christmas gifts<\/a>Donate gift-wrapping supplies<\/a>Donate new sports equipment for Miracle League athletes<\/a><\/p>\n Gift wrapping will take place at Cielo Vista Mall, in front of Dillard\u2019s Women on the lower-level fountain area. A minimum $5 donation per gift is encouraged, with every dollar going directly to Miracle League programs. For those who prefer to give from home, two Amazon wish lists have been created for both wrapping supplies and sports equipment.<\/p>\n Join The Mija\u2019s & Mijo\u2019s For A Special Wrapping Day:<\/p>\n A major highlight of the campaign will be the Mija & Mijo Wrapping Day on Sunday, December 21, where Mija board members and Mijo Things representatives will be wrapping gifts at the mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n Sports items can also be dropped off during the wrapping event but all items must be new.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery child deserves the chance to play and feel celebrated,\u201d says event organizers. \u201cOperation Wrap & Play lets our community show up in a meaningful way.\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n Courtesy: MYYC\/Al Garcia<\/p>\n Courtesy: MYYC\/Al Garcia5th Annual Mija Market<\/p>\n \u2018Mija, Yes you can\u2019 held its 5th Annual Mija Market and it was the largest market for the organization which featured over 70 vendors.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Courtesy: MYYC\/Al Garcia<\/p>\n Christmas Cheer Is Spread at El Paso Children\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Courtesy: KISS-FM\/El Paso Children\u2019s Hospital<\/p>\n